Max wakes up on Monday morning. His nose is running. His throat hurts. 'Mom, I feel sick,' says Max. His mother touches his forehead. 'You have a fever,' she says. Max cannot go to school today. He stays in bed. His mother brings him tea with honey. 'This will help your throat,' she says. Max drinks the warm tea slowly. It feels good. He sneezes many times. 'Achoo! Achoo!' goes Max. His mother gives him tissues. Max watches cartoons on TV. His cat sits with him on the bed. At lunch, his mother makes soup. Chicken soup is Max's favorite. He eats the soup and feels a little better. In the afternoon, Max sleeps. Sleep helps the body get well. After three days, Max feels much better. His nose does not run anymore. 'I can go to school tomorrow!' says Max happily.
English Story (A1)Catching a Cold
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Max wakes up feeling sick with a runny nose, sore throat, and fever. He stays home from school and his mother takes care of him. She gives him tea with honey, tissues, and chicken soup. Max rests, watches cartoons, and sleeps. After three days, he feels much better and is happy to go back to school.
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